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Poundland: what does the future hold for the discount retailer?

Poundland, once the epitome of the UK’s discount retail scene, finds itself at a crossroads as it navigates shifting consumer…

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Today’s news in brief-1/2/25

The Co-op has shut down parts of its IT systems after hackers attempted unauthorised access, causing minor disruptions to call…

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Aldi doubles apprenticeship funding for small businesses

Aldi has pledged £2m over the next two years to help small and medium-sized businesses fund a variety of industry…

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Supermarket sales rise 9.6% amid Easter boost

Total Till sales increased 9.6% at UK supermarkets during the last four weeks ending 19 April 2025, up by 2.7%…

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The potential ripple effect of Asda’s Rollback return

Asda has brought back its “iconic” Rollback scheme, reducing prices on more than 4,000 products in stores and online. As…

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Today’s news in brief-22/4/25

Marks & Spencer has apologised to customers after a technical glitch disrupted contactless payments and click-and-collect services over the Bank…

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Asda to open 25 convenience stores as part of turnaround strategy

Asda is reportedly getting ready to expand its convenience store footprint with 25 openings in new locations between June and…

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Sainsbury’s forecasts flat profits ahead despite 7.2% uplift in FY25

Sainsbury’s has forecast flat profits for the coming year, revealing that it expects its operating profit to drop to around…

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Today’s news in brief-7/4/25

US President Donald Trump has defended his newly announced tariffs, describing them as necessary “medicine” to address trade imbalances. Speaking…

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CMA to reconsider Lidl and Aldi’s restrictive land clause exemption

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is reportedly considering an overhaul of rules that currently restrict major supermarkets from opening…

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